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Day trip idea: Top 10 things to do in Sierra Vista

There is a lot to see and do in Phoenix. But our city is also a hub for a number of memorable day trips that allow you to explore Arizona for the day and still be back for dinner in Phoenix.

Sierra Vista, nestled against the Huachuca Mountains, is a hub for some of the best historic sites, wildlife viewing, and outdoor adventure in Arizona. With an average year-round temperature of 74 degrees, it'sa delightful getaway just three hours southeast of Phoenix.

Our friends at Visit Sierra Vista have shared these tips and top 10 things to do in their beautiful region:

Explore the military history of the Old West at Fort Huachuca, a National Historic Landmark and active military post. See museums honoring the famed 10th Cavalry Buffalo Soldiers, one of the Army’s elite black cavalry corps, military intelligence and espionage, and life on a frontier post.

Posted by: Chad Hays

Chad is a native Phoenician who is most likely to be found trekking through the city's desert preserves, salvaging par on a local golf course, or dining out in downtown and central Phoenix. He prefers iced tea to coffee, is patiently waiting for the Suns' playoff drought to end, and has failed at getting his cats to hike on a leash.